Which of the following statements is true about the t-distribution? a) For large sample sizes, the t-distribution has the same properties as the normal curve. b) For small sample sizes, the t-distribution has the same properties as the normal curve. c) Like the Normal distribution, the t-distribution is symmetric for small n. d) Since population standard deviation is usually unknown, the standard error uses the sample standard deviation to estimate population standard deviation.

Amy Bright

Amy Bright

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2022-11-03

Which of the following statements is true about the t-distribution?
a) For large sample sizes, the t-distribution has the same properties as the normal curve.
b) For small sample sizes, the t-distribution has the same properties as the normal curve.
c) Like the Normal distribution, the t-distribution is symmetric for small n.
d) Since population standard deviation is usually unknown, the standard error uses the sample standard deviation to estimate population standard deviation.

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cismadmec

cismadmec

Beginner2022-11-04Added 22 answers

1)For large sample sizes, the t-distribution has the same properties as the normal curve
2)Since population standard deviation is usually unknown, the standard error uses the sample standard deviation to estimate population standard deviation.
Therefore Option A and D are correct.

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